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Opinion: Is Dungeons & Dragons Going too Far to Address Racism?
EnglishMajorLeagues
Short answer: no.The reason I think so is that DnD is meant to be an inclusive game, that gives players the freedom to play whatever character they like. So, as you might imagine, it's problematic to assume that any particular race is inherently evil, or that a sexual orientation, gender, or disability might be noted canonically as undesirable traits in the fantasy world. Being singled out as ... ...more
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Dice Discussion: Should Crits Always Apply?
EnglishMajorLeagues
It's a common question in forums: does rolling a NAT 1 or 20 mean anything outside of combat? The answer is always a question of which game master you ask, and what the players are comfortable with. There is a great deal of difference (and a lot of debate), over the Rules as Written (RAW), Rules as Intended (RAI), an plain common homebrew rules.The Rules as WrittenIf you're playing the 5th ... ...more
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Are Metal Dice Worth it?
EnglishMajorLeagues
Ultimately, the question of what dice you use is entirely up to you, the player. Some like to match their dice to a certain aesthetic of a character: celestial warlock might choose a deep purple veined set, for instance, or a bubblegum princess the brightest candy pink. But when it comes to the material, there's a bit of debate around whether plastic or metal is better for the table. Let's ... ...more
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Why I'm Binging 'The Lord of the Rings'
EnglishMajorLeagues
When I was completing my undergraduate degree, I took a whole course in the writings of Tolkien. Obviously, I'm a big fan of his work, and there is no work of Tolkien's better known than 'The Lord of the Rings.' Since I'm confined to the house by choice with my family, we've been watching one movie in the series every night. And actually, under the circumstances this is a great choice in this ... ...more
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5 Most Interesting Scientific Paradoxes
Sudip Roy
1. The drinker paradox This paradox is best to be reflected upon on Friday evening at a bar, which can create the appropriate mood. It is formulated as follows: “In any pub, there is someone such that if he is drinking, then everyone in the pub is drinking.“The logic is as follows: A) Let’s say it’s true that everyone is drinking in the pub. Let’s isolate one person from all local drunks, for ... ...more
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The Witcher Season 2 Will Reportedly Feature A Fan-Favorite Monster?
Chris Mentillo
All eyes are on Netflix for the season of their brand new hit The Witcher, and while we don't know everything that the forthcoming season will include just yet, a new article does indicate a fan-favorite monster from the books, and The Witcher: Wild Hunt will make an appearance. According to Redanian Intelligences sources, the ancient and powerful forest monsters known as Leshens will make ... ...more